Main Ref. | Compagno, L.J.V., 1984 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | throughout the year, but peaking once |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. Walls, R. and J. Guallart, 2015 |
Reproductive guild |
bearers internal live bearers |
Parental Care | maternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Ovoviviparous (Ref. 247). 10-20 young born at 30-42 cm (Ref. 26346); 10-16 young born at 30 cm TL (Ref.58048). Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |